U.S. withdraws forces in Iraq as balance of power shifts to Iran

3 verified updates • corroborated by 6 independent sources • tracked since September 30, 2026

Part of ongoing coverage: Iran

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04:31 AM 3 sources: France 24, Reuters, Times of Israel
US forces leave Iraq, raising fears of Iran-backed militias amid power vacuum
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05:01 AM 2 sources: NY Post (New York), The Washington Post
U.S. withdraws forces in Iraq as balance of power shifts to Iran
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05:31 AM 2 sources: NPR, The Washington Post